2023 Roster

1 Donnavan Anson TE/LB Jr.

2 Jamison Torres WR/DB Jr.

3 Sean Gomez WR/DB Sr.

4 Ricky Gonzalez RB/DB Jr.

the Vikings will return four starters from the offensive line: Konner Quitevis, Rocco Inzalaco, Cash Marxer and Daniel Acosta.

5 Brandon Contreras QB Jr.

6 Anthony Seragusa WR/DB Jr.

7 Braydon Hudson WR/DB Jr.

8 Jackson Anderson TE/LB Sr.

9 Christian Patino WR/DB Sr.

10 Alex Risdon K Sr.

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Muir has a decision to make at quarterback. Senior Jackson Askins is emerging as the starter after spending 2022 as the backup. Askins is a 6-foot, 2-inch lefthander with solid chemistry with the receivers. Also competing is sophomore Brady Bretthauer, who led the 2022 Valencia junior varsity with 1,959 passing yards, 37 total touchdowns and one interception en route to a perfect 10-0 season. Bretthauer has picked up college offers from UNLV and San Jose State.

“We haven’t made that decision yet,” Muir said. “(Askins) has gotten a lot of reps this summer and he’s improved a lot. He really has. He’s really effective with his feet and he throws the ball well. I think he’s made a lot of improvements in the offseason. He got a lot of experience during the summer too. Brady’s still in there, pushing them and doing his thing.”

Senior Aidan Hicks will likely be the lead running back but Testa has shown impressive flashes this summer. “We put Tony Testa in at running back as well,” Muir said. “He’s a really good running back and linebacker. He’s probably had one of the best offseasons I’ve seen by a football player in years and years and years. He did an unbelievable job in the weight room.”

At wide receiver, Cruz, Deandre Kermah, Jordan Cardenas, Nick Seymour and Wilson will be some names to keep an eye on. Each receiver won’t leave the field much as they all also play defense.

Askins knows his receivers well and has put in all the work possible

“We have big chemistry and throughout all summer and last year, I’ve been going out throwing with (the receivers),” Askins said. “We all have really good chemistry, especially with Jayboe and Dre. I’ve thrown with them probably every day for the last six months. Nick Seymour, I’ve played with him since I was 9 years old, so I know him well. Isaac Shin, he’s quick, but I’m learning him right now. That’s my project right now, learning him, but we’re getting there.”

Valencia always aims to be as balanced as possible, but with all the weapons in the receiving corps, Askins is hoping to throw a little more this season.

“I think we’ll be more pass-heavy this year,” Askins. “I think the offense has changed a bit, but I think it’s definitely more pass-heavy this year than it was run in previous years. So, I’m excited for that because as a quarterback, I work on throwing the ball and sling it.”

The JV team featured dozens of talented underclassmen Valencia will pull up to varsity for 2023.

“A lot of really talented guys came up from the JV last year,” Muir said. “They did a really good job at 10-0 and so there’s a group of guys that we’re bringing up and on top of that, there were some freshmen last year that really contributed and did a really good job.”

Bretthauer, Ronald Bruner, Brian Bonner, Luke Alano and Elias Willis are just a few of the undefeated Vikings joining varsity this season.

Valencia will also have big shoes to fill on special teams, after the graduation of kicker Cameron Fontal, who kicked off, kicked field goals and punted for Valencia.

“(Special teams) is one of the areas that we’re going to have to grow up fast, there’s no question about it,”

Muir said. “Joseph Monti and Joey Gray, those two guys are going to really get the special teams going. They have to fill in for Fontal, who did everything, and those guys have to really mature fast.”

Muir has seen a successful sum-